Atty. James David Rosas

Atty. James David Rosas

James David Rosas is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, family and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1974, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Profile Summary

About James David Rosas at a glance

James David Rosas is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at James D. Rosas. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1975). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1975) and DePaul University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Mexican American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Rosas is a lawyer practicing divorce, child custody, family and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1974, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • James practices at James D. Rosas in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James David Rosas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James David Rosas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James David Rosas is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Wills

James David Rosas is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

James David Rosas is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

James David Rosas is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James David Rosas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Rosas

Where is James David Rosas's law office located?
James David Rosas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is James D. Rosas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Rosas handle?
James David Rosas focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James David Rosas practiced law?
James David Rosas has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did James David Rosas go to law school?
James David Rosas earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James David Rosas for a consultation?
You can contact James David Rosas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James David Rosas received?
James David Rosas's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1975
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1975

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